This week on the pod, we dive deep into Predator: Badlands — the newest chapter in the legendary sci-fi franchise. We break down the creature updates, the design, the action, and where it fits in the overall Predator mythos.

We also explore Guillermo del Toro’s new Frankenstein adaptation on Netflix, discussing its cast, visual style, and how it reinvents one of horror’s most iconic stories.

NEWS

• Valve announces a brand-new Steam console set to rival PlayStation & Xbox

We react to:

• Toy Story 5 (2026)

• Super Mario Galaxy

• Devil Wears Prada 2 / Teaser Trailer in General

Our full, spoiler-friendly breakdown of the newest film in the Predator franchise.

One of our most anticipated releases — we talk story, casting, style, and del Toro’s signature touches.

• Miguel: Long Shadows

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00:23 - Steam Machine Console

9:00 - Trailers (Toy Story 5 + Super Mario Galaxy)

14:22 - Teaser Trailers

19:13 - Predator Badlands

26:00 - Frankenstein

39:50 - Long Shadows

⭐ NEWS🎬 TRAILER TALK🛸 FEATURED DISCUSSIONPredator: BadlandsGuillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (Netflix)🎭 WHAT WE'RE INTO

Fortnite: The Simpsons Season has arrived!We give our first reactions to the latest (and greatest?) season of Fortnite, which is choc full of easter eggs. How do we like the new map? The new skins? And what about the new sidekicks?Before we dive into that, we announce the new title for the sequel of the 2023 hit, Godzilla Minus One! Plus the exciting news of a possible sequel to 1999’s The Mummy, with the return of Rachel Weisz and Brandon Fraser!That’s not all, we get our first, spoiler-free reaction to the latest Yorgos Lanthimos/ Emma Stone collaboration, Bugonia!All that and more. It’s a tight, Ed-driven episode this week Don’t forget to like and subscribe, follow us on social media and youtube.

0:30 - Godzilla Sequel

00:57 - Mummy Returns Again

03:30 - Scream 7 Trailer

8:00 - Fortnite x Simpsons

22:40 - Long Shadows

26:28 - Bugonia

33:52 - If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

38:00 - Fun Movie Title Bit

NEWS

The legendary John Williams is reuniting with Steven Spielberg for another collaboration, and Tarantino has a double announcement — a 2026 release for The Adventures of Cliff Booth and 10 new books about the films that inspired him. Plus, Disney fans rejoice: The Emperor’s New Groove is finally coming to 4K Ultra HD!

TRAILER TALK

We react to the Wicked for Good LEGO Trailer — a charming, brick-built twist on a beloved musical story.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THIS NOW

It’s time for “Chippie Toppies” — yes, we’re talking about UK chip toppings! From curry sauce to cheese and gravy, the crew debates what belongs (and what definitely doesn’t) on a plate of chips.

FEATURE DISCUSSION

We revisit the 2001 gothic masterpiece The Others, directed by Alejandro Amenábar and starring Nicole Kidman. With haunting performances, a masterful atmosphere, and one of cinema’s most memorable twists, the group breaks down what makes The Others such a timeless ghost story.

WHAT WE’RE INTO

• Miguel: Outlander Season 6 updates

• Ed: Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and Mr. Scorsese(documentary)

• Luis: His love for 4K Ultra HD physical media — and why the format still matters.

A cozy, spooky, and geeky episode that covers everything from spectral chills to physical media thrills.

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - John Williams is Back

7:18 - Adventures of Cliff Booth

13:19 - Tarantino Books

16:14 - LEGO Wicked 2 Trailer

19:10 - English Chips

29:52 - The Others

56:54 - The Outlander

1:00:39 - Frankenstein

1:10:19 - Scorsese Show

1:15:28 - 4K Ultra HD Discs

We discuss the news that one of many Star Wars projects that had been in the works, and subsequently canned, was The Hunt for Ben Solo! The project would’ve seen the return of none other than Adam Driver who, along with director Steven Soderbergh, had written the project in the hopes of returning to the Star Wars franchise!

Word on the street is that the exceptional Sony Pictures Animated 2021 feature, The Mitchells vs the Machine, is getting a sequel! What do we think about that?

We then discuss a trailer for the latest series from Breaking bad creator, Vince Gillian, reteaming with Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn for Appletv’s Pluribus!

Then we get into What We’re Into. Miguel catches up with the rest of the world and watches K-Pop Demon Hunters, and stimulates goats in the video game extraordinaire, Goat Simulator 3!

Luis cleans his house and clears his schedule to make time to tackle a different video game, Ghost of Yotei!

Ed had a hell of a weekend, revisiting Weapons and One Battle After Another, and viewing and reviewing The Naked Gun remake and Luca Guadanigno’s After the Hunt! Busy boy.

All that and so much more, so check it out, follow us on social media, find us on youtube, comment, like and subscribe, and don’t forget to tune in next week for more!

We continue with our spooky Halloween season favorites with none other than John Carpenter’s 1978 original, HALLOWEEN!

We’re joined by friend, regular guest and horror movie aficionado, Francesca Rivera, who selected this week’s horror classic for us. She joins in the discussion of the movie, sharing our thoughts and where we hold it among the other great horror films, plus we discuss some other favorites as well.

Halloween (advertised as John Carpenter's Halloween) is a 1978 American independent slasher film[2] directed and scored by John Carpenter, who co-wrote it with producer Debra Hill. It stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis (in her film debut), P. J. Soles, and Nancy Loomis. Set mostly in the fictional Illinois town of Haddonfield, the film follows mental patient Michael Myers, who was committed to a mental institution for murdering his teenage sister on Halloween night during his childhood; he escapes 15 years later and returns to Haddonfield, where he stalks teenage babysitter Laurie Strode and her friends while his psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Loomis pursues him. - Wiki

NewsWe start with a deep dive into the Sora AI app, exploring its new social features, creative tools, and how it’s shaping the way people connect and create online. Then we shift to Apple TV’s rebranding, breaking down what the changes mean for the platform and streaming fans.

Trailer TalkThe team reacts to three standout trailers this week:

• No Other Choice — a tense, emotional drama with serious award potential.

• TMNT: Chrome Alone 2 — the turtles are back with a wild, nostalgic twist.

• Fire and Water: Making of Avatar - A Disney+ Exclusive that shows what it took to make Avatar
• Send Help — an indie surprise that’s got everyone talking.

What We’re Into: This week, the spotlight’s on The Chair Company on HBO — a sharp, stylish series that’s captured everyone’s attention around the table.

We rewatch the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre — joined by special guests Chase and Bryce from The Movie Gap podcast. Together, we revisit the 1974 classic, unpack its lasting legacy, discuss what still makes it terrifying today, and share a few laughs (and chills) along the way.

Dwayne Johnson steps into the awards ring with THE SMASHING MACHINE, but does he have what it takes, does he deliver in his performance?

This week for our feature discussion we review Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, from A24. We discuss “The Rock’s” performance as well as our thoughts on the film and where it places itself this awards season.

Before that though we rejoice in the news that KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR will finally have a theatrical run in December, with new additional footage! QT fans get excited!

PLUS we get two new, exciting trailers for Lynne Ramsey’s DIE MY LOVE, starring Jennifer Lawrence and R. Patts, and PILLION!

Then we round it all off with what we’re into as Miguel gives us his first reactions as he progresses through GHOST OF YOTEI! Does it live up to Ghost of Tsushima?

Ed’s back to his old movies, this time with the 1985 foodie movie, TAMPOPO, and the guys discuss that egg scene! IYKYK

All that makes for a fun-filled discussion. If you’ve seen The Smashing Machine, or played Ghost of Yotei, then hit us up and share your thoughts as well.

Find us on podcast platforms, youtube, like and subscribe on social media and by all means leave a review, and join us next week for more!

The Smashing Machine is a 2025 American biographical sports drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples, with Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usykin supporting roles. (Wikipedia)

Ghost of Yōtei is a 2025 action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is a standalone sequel to the 2020 game Ghost of Tsushima.[1] Set in 1603 in Ezo, Japan, the story follows Atsu, an onna-musha seeking vengeance against the "Yōtei Six" for slaughtering her family sixteen years prior.

Ghost of Yōtei was released for the PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025 (Wikipedia)

00:00 - Intro

00:31 - Kill Bill - Whole Bloody Affair

9:05 - Die My Love Trailer

14:45 - Pillion Trailer

19:47 - Smashing Machine Review

57:40 - Ghost of Yotei - First Reactions

01:06:55 - Tampopo